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AK16 WFE

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,158 mi
Last recorded53,158 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 WFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 53,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 43,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear have child seats fitted ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 36,640 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 29,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 23,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 21,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,059 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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AK16 WFE is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK16 WFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 WFE registered?

AK16 WFE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is AK16 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 WFE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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